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The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW. We represent close to 100 organisational members that provide a broad range of alcohol and other drugs services including health promotion and harm reduction, early intervention, treatment and continuing care programs. Together, we work to reduce the harms related to alcohol and other drugs use across the NSW community. Learn more.

News

Call for abstracts: NADA outcomes forum

NADA invites submissions for lightning round presentations for the NADA Outcomes Forum on 14 August 2019 at Rydges Sydney Central.
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National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs opportunities

Fellowships program applications are now open National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) has developed a multidisciplinary mentoring
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Apply for a training grant

The NADA Training Grants are now open for applications. Current financial members of NADA are invited to apply for funds
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CMHDARN seeding grants 2018/2019: round three

CMHDARN network members are invited to submit an application for the CMHDARN Research Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Events

21Jun

Engaging with families and significant others in the AOD sector - Newcastle

  • 10:00am – 3:30pm
  • Rydges Newcastle, Cnr Merewether St & Wharf Road, Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales
Develop your skills for supporting families and significant others of…
25Jul

Play your part: hep C workshop

  • 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • Rydges Sydney Central - 28 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW
We can help eliminate hep C in Australia by 2028!…
13Aug

Improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people

  • 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, 180 George Street, Redfern, NSW
About the Forum To improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres…

Resources

Family violence perpetration and AOD servicess: Why it’s relevant to your core work

By Rodney Vlais, consultant, trainer and policy advisor in family violence perpetrator interventions and perpetrator intervention systems Client perpetration of family violence is relevant to ...
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audit tool

Consumer participation audit tool

Did you know that at their core, the principles of consumer participation relate to human rights, health outcomes, relationships, service delivery, as well as accreditation ...
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wellbeing poster

Worker wellbeing

NADA is excited to launch a series of worker wellbeing resources (available to download below). Designed for the non government AOD sector, the resources encourage ...
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Non government AOD performance indicator resources

From 1 July 2018, non government organisations (NGOs) contracted by NSW Health to provide alcohol and other drug treatment services will have five core performance ...
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factsheets

Factsheets

NADA is developing factsheets to help you gain essential knowledge about working with other agencies. This first set will help you navigate child protection and ...
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language matters

Language matters

Language is powerful—especially when discussing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and the people who use them. Download this resource [PDF] Intended for the non government ...
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Program evaluation guide

Program evaluation guide

This resource provides AOD organisations with information and tips on how to conduct an evaluation and set up the necessary support systems to measure the ...
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Youth AOD Services Network profile

Supporting young people with AOD issues A profile of non government AOD services for young people in NSW Version two Download this resource [PDF] Background ...
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Aboriginal inclusion tool

A tool to improve Aboriginal inclusion in AOD services Are your organisational practices inclusive when working with Aboriginal people and the Aboriginal community? This resource ...
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Women’s AOD Services Network profile

This resource promotes referral pathways for women accessing AOD treatment. It includes brief overviews of the Women’s Network members, specialist non government women’s services providing ...
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Jobs

Program manager

  • Full-time
  • Orange
Lives Lived Well
Lives Lived Well
Applications close: 28 Jun 2019
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Project manager AOD services NSW, ACT & QLD

  • Full-time
  • Redfern
The Salvation Army
SA Canberra Recovery Services
Applications close: 7 Jul 2019
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EOI Non-Executive Directors/Board Member

  • Part-time
  • Enmore
Guthrie House
Guthrie House
Applications close: 19 Jul 2019
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Network updates

NADA practice leadership group

Network update The NADA Practice Leadership Group (NPLG) met in December 2018 to discuss their priority areas for 2018–2020. Among
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Research network

Network update CMHDARN is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the second round of Seeding grants for 2018-19. Drug
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Youth AOD services network

Network update The Youth AOD Services Network has seen huge growth over the past six months. We are excited to
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Women’s AOD services network

Network update The Women’s Network finished 2018 with a meeting with Minister for Family and Community Services (FACS), The Hon.
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